2026 Spring Spinners/Weavers Retreat
2026-04-16 - 2026-04-20 | Cloquet Forestry Center, 175 University Road, Cloquet, MN, 55720, United States
Join the Fiber Garden for a weekend of spinning and rigid heddle weaving at the Cloquet Forest Center (CFC) near Cloquet, MN! The 3,000+ acre property is located 3 miles West of the city of Cloquet, near Duluth. This retreat is an opportunity to gather as a spinning and rigid heddle community, working at your own skill level on projects of your choice. Deb will be there to coach, guide, and provide encouragement. There is no agenda for this weekend…just come and enjoy doing whatever you want, whenever you want! Bring your own fibers and yarns, or purchase them at the retreat from Deb’s “fiber shop” that will be on-site. Bring your own wheel or loom or rent one from the Fiber Garden for a small fee. The only pre-requisite for the retreat is that you have some beginning spinning or beginning rigid heddle weaving experience. You do not need to be an experienced spinner or weaver…”early-career” spinners and weavers are welcome and encouraged!
A $100 non-refundable, non-transferable deposit is required to reserve your space for 3 or 4 night, and 3-day or full commuter participation. The balance of the fee will be due about 3-4 weeks prior to the retreat. Retreat fees include lodging, all meals, coffee/tea throughout the retreat, use of CFC facilities and trails, and a special gift! Lodging rooms have private baths with two twin beds and a desk, wardrobe, and WiFi. First meal for overnight participants is dinner on your arrival day.; last meal is brunch on your departure day (or full breakfast for Sunday night lodgers). Space is limited and priority will be given to 3 and 4-night participants (and 3-day and full commuters). If space remains 30 days prior to the retreat, it will be open to those requesting to participate for two nights or 2-day commuters.
Retreat fees:
Four nights single room – $550; four nights shared room (two twin beds) – $525
Three nights single room – $480; three nights shared room (two twin beds) – $450
Two nights single room – $340; two nights shared room – $325
Commuters – $200 for two days (Fri/Sat or Sat/Sun); $325 for three days (Fri/Sat/Sun); $340 for full commuter package Thursday afternoon – Sunday evening (Commuter rates include daily brunch and dinner, use of facilities and retreat gift)
Health/Wellness policy. The health and safety of all participants is our highest priority. By choosing to participate in one of our events, you agree to take responsibility for your own safety and the safety of others. All participants in Fiber Garden events are expected to behave in a manner respectful of the group and take precautions to keep other participants safe from exposure to illness. If you are sick, please stay home. Anyone showing signs of any illness after the start of an event will be required to wear an N95 or KN95 mask at all times and will be provided meals independent of the group. By registering for a Fiber Garden-sponsored event, you agree to comply with any established health and safety guidelines. There may be additional protocols implemented to ensure maximum safety of participants. Protocols are subject to change at any time as public health guidance is updated.
Terms:
-Registrations are not confirmed until deposit has been received
-Deposits are non-refundable unless the Fiber Garden cancels the retreat
-Deposits are non-transferable
-Balance of the retreat fee will be invoiced and due 3-4 weeks prior to the retreat. Fees are non-refundable unless the event is canceled by the Fiber Garden.
-If you request shared lodging and there is no other participant to share a room with, you will be charged for single occupancy.
-You will abide by the health/wellness policy outlined above
-Participants will hold harmless Deb Jones and Fiber Garden LLC against any loss or damage resulting from participation in this event including, but not limited to, injury and financial loss.
Register below. If the registration says we are full, PLEASE place yourself on the waitlist! There may be more spaces available. I need to limit initial registrations to make sure I don’t over book lodging availability.
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2026 Shetland Tour
2026-05-08 - 2026-05-17 | MN
Shetland!! If you have landed on this page, you must be interested in joining our tour. Great idea…YAY for YOU!
Please make sure you have read ALL information on the tour webpage. You will need the following (if you have them) to complete the reservation form: passport information, Trusted Traveler number, airline loyalty program numbers. Requests are handled first-come, first-served. Space is very limited.
You will receive a personal email confirmation from deb@fibergarden.com once your reservation has been received and reviewed. Then start looking forward to a once-in-a-lifetime experience!
Let’s travel!
Deb
Deb Jones, Owner
Fiber Garden LLC
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2026 Sheep-to-Shawl England Tour
2026-09-26 - 2026-10-07 | MN
England 2026!! If you have landed on this page, you must be interested in joining our tour. Great idea…YAY for YOU!
Please make sure you have read ALL information on the tour webpage. You will need the following (if you have them) to complete the reservation form: passport information, Trusted Traveler number, airline loyalty program numbers.
If the tour indicates it is filled, PLEASE place your name on the waitlist! Additional spaces may be available but not showing, due to single and shared lodging room allocation adjustments. If your name is not on the waitlist, Deb will not know of your interest to offer you a space.
No payment is needed to register. Deposits will be paid after the reservations are in and orientation has been conducted.
You will receive a personal email confirmation from deb@fibergarden.com once your reservation has been received and reviewed. Then start looking forward to a once-in-a-lifetime experience!
Let’s travel!
Deb
Deb Jones, Owner
Fiber Garden LLC
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2026 Fall Spinners/Weavers Retreat
2026-10-29 - 2026-11-02 | Holy Wisdom Monastery Retreat & Guest Center, 4200 County Road M, Middleton, WI, 53562, United States
Join the Fiber Garden and fiber friends for a spinning and rigid heddle weaving holiday at Holy Wisdom Monastery Retreat & Guest House in Middleton WI! The monastery grounds consist of over 130 acres of land, including Lost Lake, the restored prairie and savanna areas, woodlands, gardens, orchards, and nature trails. This retreat is an opportunity to gather as a spinning and weaving community, working at your own skill level on projects of your choice. Deb will be there to coach, guide, and provide encouragement. There is no agenda for this weekend…just come and enjoy doing whatever you want, whenever you want! Bring your own fibers and yarns, or purchase them at the retreat from Deb’s “fiber shop” which will be on-site. Bring your wheel or RH loom or rent one from the Fiber Garden for a small fee. The only pre-requisite for the retreat is that you have some beginning spinning or RH weaving experience. You do not need to be an experienced spinner or weaver…”early-career” spinners and weavers are welcome and encouraged!
A $100 non-refundable, non-transferable deposit is required to confirm your space. The balance of the fee will be invoiced and due about 4 weeks before the retreat. Retreat fees include lodging, all meals, coffee and tea service, use of Holy Wisdom Retreat Center facilities and trails, and a special gift! The first meal is dinner on your arrival day; the last meal is lunch on your departure day (or breakfast for those departing on Monday morning). Lodging rooms have private baths a desk and a wardrobe. Space is limited and priority will be given to 3 and 4-night participants, and 3-day and full-time commuters. If space remains 30 days before the retreat, it will be opened to those requesting to participate for two nights or part-time commuters.
Retreat fees:
Four nights; single room – $695; four nights; shared room (two beds)- $575
Three nights single room – $640; three nights shared room – $525
Two nights single room – $495; two nights shared room – $375
Commuters – $230 for two days; $340 for three days (Friday-Saturday-Sunday); $370 for full commuter package Thursday afternoon – Sunday evening (Commuter rates include all lunches and dinners, use of facilities and retreat gift)
Health/Wellness policy. The health and safety of all participants is our highest priority. By choosing to participate in one of our events, you agree to take responsibility for your own safety and the safety of others. All participants in Fiber Garden events are expected to behave in a manner respectful of the group and take precautions to keep other participants safe from exposure to illness. If you are sick, please stay home. Anyone showing signs of any illness (not only COVID) after the start of an event will be required to wear an N95 or KN95 mask at all times and will be provided meals independent of the group. By registering for a Fiber Garden-sponsored event, you agree to comply with any established health and safety guidelines. There may be additional protocols implemented to ensure maximum safety of participants. Protocols are subject to change at any time as public health guidance is updated.
Terms:
-Registrations are not confirmed until deposit has been received
-Deposits are non-refundable unless the Fiber Garden cancels the retreat
-Deposits are non-transferable
-Balance of the retreat fee will be invoiced and due 3-4 weeks prior to the retreat. Fees are non-refundable unless the event is canceled by the Fiber Garden.
-If you request shared lodging and there is no other participant to share a room with, you will be charged for single occupancy.
-You agree to abide by the health/wellness policy outlined above
-Participants will hold harmless Deb Jones and Fiber Garden LLC against any loss or damage resulting from participation in this event including, but not limited to, injury and financial loss.
Register below. (Button to register will appear when registrations open.) Registrations will open at Noon Central time on Sunday, July 19, 2026.
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2027 Essence of Burgundy & Provence River Cruise
2027-08-26 - 2027-09-02 | MN
Cruising through France!! If you have landed on this page, you must be interested in joining our 2027 river cruise. Great idea…YAY for YOU!
Please make sure you have read ALL information on the tour webpage. You will need the following (if you have them) to complete the reservation form: passport information, Trusted Traveler number, airline loyalty program numbers.
Reservations will remain open until until the cruise sells out. There are no staterooms being held for our group.
No payment is needed to complete this first step in booking your cruise. You will receive information on next steps and deposit payments once the Fiber Garden has received your reservation and confirmed a space is available for you.
Let’s travel!
Deb
Deb Jones, Owner
Fiber Garden LLC
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